An alga in which body is complex and composed of delicate, feathery interwoven filaments
Correct answer: C. Polysiphonia
- A. Laminaria
- B. Volvox
- C. Polysiphonia
- D. Ulva
Explanation
The correct answer is Polysiphonia. Polysiphonia is known for its intricate body structure composed of delicate, feathery interwoven filaments, which matches the description in the question. Laminaria and Ulva have larger, flat structures that do not fit the description of interwoven filaments, while Volvox forms spherical colonies. Thus, they are not the correct answers.
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